Shannon Ritter joins HTC as Director of the new Fitness & Therapy Center |
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Here is what top horsemen say
about Shannon Ritter “Shannon is a well-respected horsewoman in the industry,”
- Elliott Walden, WinStar Farm President & CEO. |
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“Her diverse background makes her a perfect fit to lead the rehabilitation team at Highlander. She brings a wealth of knowledge from being around top horses like Victory Gallop, Menifee, and Justify.” noted Elliott Walden |
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“Shannon is a top hands-on horsewoman,” - Bill Casner |
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“She was the leading rider at Portland Meadows one meet, and she went on from riding to being a top assistant to Elliott (Walden) and worked such top horses as (1998 Belmont Stakes winner) Victory Gallop. I had her train some horses for me also when she was training on her own. She then oversaw the therapy facilities and operations at WinStar. " said Bill Casner |
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“Shannon is the real deal,” William Hawk, DVM |
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Dr. William Hawk, a racetrack veterinarian with over 40 years of experience also holds Ritter in high regard. |
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“She is very professional and has a thorough knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the horse. Plus, she is very straightforward and honest. “I’ve worked and collaborated with Shannon in three different ways,” |
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Dr. Hawk continued. “As an owner I’ve sent her horses to train. I’ve done her vet work when she was training, and she has even served as my veterinary assistant in my on-track practice. She is extremely talented and I am confident she will be a great addition to the Highlander Training Center team and the services they can provide to horsemen.” Dr. Hawk said. |
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Shannon Ritter to Lead the New Fitness & Therapy Center at Highlander Training Center in Texas |
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Highlander Training Center (HTC), a full-service Thoroughbred facility located in Sulphur Springs, Texas (one hour east of Dallas) has named Shannon Ritter to be the Director of its new Fitness & Therapy Center, a state-of-the-art complex that will open in April of this year. Ritter brings a wealth of industry experience and exceptional horsemanship skills to her new role at Highlander. Her resume includes having served as the Rehabilitation Manager at prestigious WinStar Farm in Versailles, Kentucky, as well as having been a successful Thoroughbred trainer on her own and an assistant trainer to Elliott Walden. Ritter also rode professionally as a jockey for eight years. |
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“We are proud to have Shannon join us at Highlander Training Center as a key member of our leadership team,”
- Jeff Hooper, Chairman & CEO at HTC. |
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“Our team of trainers (lead by HTC President & Head Trainer Scooter Dodwell), riders and grooms are each dedicated to what is in the best interest of each individual horse; and having Shannon join us in leading the new Fitness & Therapy Center truly adds tremendously experienced horsemanship in the day-to-day operations of these new equine therapy facilities.” said Jeff Hooper. |
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“I am very excited to join the team at Highlander Training Center as the Director of the Fitness & Therapy Center” Ritter said. “If is a beautiful facility and the Therapy Center is going to be amazing, with state-of-the-art equipment. I am confident we can do some great things for the horses that come here to Highlander.” |
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Give us a call (903)485-8440 or (817)992-0609 for more information, or you can text Jeff Hooper anytime at (817)992-0609 |
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